Foldal.

Perhaps you know more than you think.

Borkman.

I?

Foldal.

[Softly.] Yes, you. For I myself have had my doubts, now and then, I may tell you. The horrible doubt that I may have bungled my life for the sake of a delusion.

Borkman.

If you have no faith in yourself, you are on the downward path indeed.

Foldal.

That was why I found such comfort in coming here to lean upon your faith in me. [Taking his hat.] But now you have become a stranger to me.